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Kiribati

Oceania
Capital
South Tarawa
Population
132,530
Area
811 km²
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Phone Code
+686
ISO Codes
KI / KIR
ISO numeric
296
Internet domain
.ki
Timezone
UTC+12 to UTC+14
Religion
Christianity

About Kiribati

Kiribati is a Pacific island nation across 33 atolls straddling the equator. It faces an existential threat from rising sea levels that may submerge its islands within decades.

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Languages

English, Gilbertese

Kiribati in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density163 people per km²
rank 58 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.00164 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Oceania0.296% of its people, 0.00955% of its land area
Area in square miles313
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeBahrain (765 km²)
Closest in populationSeychelles (127,951 people)

Who else uses AUD?

3 other countries in our list also use AUD: Australia, Nauru, Tuvalu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
What is the population of Kiribati?
Kiribati has a population of approximately 132,530 people.
What currency does Kiribati use?
The currency of Kiribati is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
What languages are spoken in Kiribati?
The official or major languages of Kiribati are English, Gilbertese.

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